[Diabetes-Talk] [CnD] Top 5 Ketchup Substitutes (fwd)

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Top 5 Ketchup Substitutes
by John Staughton (BASc, BFA)
last updated - January 28, 2020

The amount of sugar and sodium in ketchup can be quite high, especially in
commercial varieties, thereby making ketchup substitutes a necessary choice.

Fortunately, there are several ketchup alternatives that make it easy to add
the taste of tomato to a meal without all that unwanted sugar and salt.

Ketchup
Ketchup is one of the most commonly used condiments in the United States and
many other parts of the world. It is also an ingredient in many recipes and
is used as a base for sauces. Ketchup is usually made with some combination
of these main ingredients ? tomatoes (or tomato concentrate),
vinegar, sweeteners (such as sugar or high-fructose corn syrup), salt, and
spices.

Best Ketchup Substitutes
Diabetics and people with heart diseases may need to eliminate their
consumption of sweeteners or salt, and many other people are simply
interested in limiting their intake of these ingredients.
And for all of these reasons, here is a list of the best ketchup
substitutes, which include the use of tomato salsa, tomato paste, tomato
sauce, and  apple cider vinegar.
You can also make your own ketchup at home!

Tomato Salsa
Most brands of salsa have little to no added sugars. Substitute an equal
amount of mild salsa for ketchup in a recipe, or use salsa as a condiment in
place of ketchup.

Tomato Paste
This is an inexpensive tomato concentrate widely available in a can or a
squeeze tube.
Spread tomato paste on a burger or hot dog, or use it in place of
ketchup in cooking for a rich tomato flavor without any added sugar or
sodium.

Tomato Sauce
While some varieties of canned tomato sauce also have lots of salt or sugar,
many do not.
You can replace ketchup with an equal amount of tomato sauce in a recipe, or
use it as a dip for fries and potatoes.

A jar of apple cider vinegar with whole and halved fresh apples and leaves
A jar of apple Cider Vinegar
Although there are no tomatoes in it, substituting apple cider vinegar in
recipes that call for ketchup can impart a tangy sweetness to the dish,
while completely eliminating ketchup?s problematic ingredients.

Make Your Own
Combine tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices in a saucepan and
simmer over the stove until it reaches a proper consistency. Making your own
ketchup allows you to significantly reduce the levels of dangerous
sweeteners and sodium.

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Subject: [CnD] Top 5 Ketchup Substitutes

	Top 5 Ketchup Substitutes

by
John Staughton (BASc, BFA)
last updated - January 28, 2020



The amount of
sugar
 and
sodium
 in ketchup can be quite high, especially in commercial varieties, thereby
making ketchup substitutes a necessary choice. Fortunately, there are
several
ketchup alternatives that make it easy to add the taste of
tomato
 to a meal without all that unwanted sugar and
salt.

Ketchup

Ketchup is one of the most commonly used condiments in the United States and
many other parts of the world. It is also an ingredient in many recipes and
is used as a base for sauces. Ketchup is usually made with some
combination
 of these main ingredients ? tomatoes (or tomato concentrate),
vinegar,
sweeteners (such as sugar or high-fructose
corn
 syrup), salt, and
spices.

Best Ketchup Substitutes

Diabetics and people with
heart
diseases may need to eliminate their consumption of sweeteners or salt, and
many other people are simply interested in limiting their intake of these
ingredients.
And for all of these reasons, here is a list of the best ketchup
substitutes, which?include the use of tomato
salsa,
tomato paste, tomato sauce, and
apple cider vinegar.
You can also make your own ketchup at home!


Tomato Salsa

Most brands of salsa have little to no added sugars. Substitute an
equal amount
 of mild salsa for ketchup in a recipe, or use salsa as a condiment in place
of ketchup.

Tomato Paste

This is an inexpensive tomato concentrate widely available in a can or a
squeeze tube. Spread tomato paste on a burger or hot dog, or use it in place
of
ketchup in cooking for a rich tomato flavor without any added sugar or
sodium.

Tomato Sauce

While some varieties of canned tomato sauce also have lots of salt or sugar,
many do not. You can replace ketchup with an equal amount of tomato sauce
in a recipe, or use it as a dip for fries and
potatoes.

A jar of apple cider vinegar with whole and halved fresh apples and leaves

A jar of
apple


Apple Cider Vinegar


Although there are no tomatoes in it, substituting apple cider vinegar in
recipes that call for ketchup
can impart
 a tangy sweetness to the dish, while completely eliminating ketchup?s
problematic ingredients.

Make Your Own

Combine tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices in a saucepan and
simmer over the stove until it reaches a proper consistency. Making your own
ketchup
allows you to significantly reduce the levels of dangerous sweeteners and
sodium.

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